The Dark Drafts Festival

January 22nd - 24th 2027

Step into a world of chilling tales and atmospheric ales at The Dark Drafts Festival in January. Join us at the historic Bube’s Brewery for a spine-tingling weekend celebrating horror literature like never before. From exclusive VIP access to evening delights, this event offers something for every fan of the macabre. Meet your favorite authors, discover new reads, and enjoy a truly haunting experience.

Dark Drafts 2027 — Guest Information & Schedule

Admission Details

VIP Ticket Holders

  • Friday early access book sales and signing with a selection of authors - 5:00 - 8:00 PM

  • Friday Night: VIP & Author Party — 8:00 PM

  • Saturday & Sunday: Early Admission — 10:00 AM

  • Author Signing Event: Ends at 3:00 PM

  • VIP swag bag

Day Ticket Holders

  • Saturday and Sunday admission: 12:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Additional Ticketed Events

  • Saturday 6:00 PM — Murder Mystery Dinner Theater in Alois

  • Sunday 5:00 PM - Feast in the Catacombs

Dining & Late-Night Events

Dining

  • Catacombs Fine Dining

    Dinner Saturday and Sunday by reservation 4:00 PM- 9:45 PM

  • The Bottling Works Restaurant
    Lunch and dinner available Saturday & Sunday
    Hours: 12:00 PM – 9:45 PM

Late-Night

  • Karaoke: 9:00 PM on Friday and Saturday

The Location

Bube’s Brewery in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania.

The oldest fully intact pre-prohibition era brewhouse left standing in the United States. This Victorian brewery and original hotel will provide the unique haunted backdrop for our event.